Why Is It Important to Have Some Understanding of What

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have some understanding of what causes a psychological disorder?

• A) A disorder cannot be identified unless there is an understanding of where it came from.
• B) All recognized disorders have known causes.
• C) Biological treatments only work when a disorder has a biological cause.
• D) The selection of a treatment approach is largely determined by assumptions about causality.

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Definitions:

Increase Compensation

The act of raising the salary or overall remuneration package of employees to meet market standards, reward performance, or address inflation.

Expectancy Theory

This is a motivational theory in psychology that proposes an individual's behavior is determined by their anticipated outcomes or rewards.

Instrumentality

The belief that a particular action will lead to a particular outcome, emphasizing the means-end relationship in motivation theories.

Valence

The perceived value or desirability of a reward or outcome, influencing motivation and goal-directed behavior.